s 14
In forceHouse may direct Attorney General to prosecute instead of proceeding summarily
14 House may direct Attorney General to prosecute instead of proceeding summarily
(1)
The publishing of any false or scandalous libel of any member touching his conduct as a member by any person other than a member is hereby declared to be a crime.
(2)
It shall be lawful for either House to direct the Attorney General to prosecute before the Supreme Court any such person committing any such crime.
(3)
Any such person convicted before the said Court of any such crime shall be liable to imprisonment for any period not exceeding 2 years, or to a fine not exceeding $200 or to both such punishments.
[Section 14 amended: No. 70 of 2004 s. 82; No. 19 of 2010 s. 51.]
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